Mines Rescue Oxygen Bottle

An oxygen bottle for Mines Rescue breathing apparatus produced by The Mining Engineering Company. The bottle is painted black, and attached to a brass handle and valve, with a dial indicating pressure. Bottles like these were used to supply rescue workers and trapped miners with oxygen during emergencies, and saved many lives.

Museum reference:
COTSL-1991-209
Date:
1913
Made by:
The Mining Engineering Company
Dimensions:
height: 453mm
width: 138mm
depth: 302mm

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